Statues for the Renaissance time have such amazing muscular detail. Was weight training a common part of life for the models to get this much detail? Or was it the sculptors' exaggeration that made the statues have the structure that they do? When did weight training become a part of life? (old.reddit.com)
In Downton Abbey, there's a scene during a WW1 trench fight where a character sparks a cigarette lighter and holds his hand above the trench as a target to purposely sustain an injury and be sent home. Was this common practice, and would the enemy know what they were doing? (old.reddit.com)
An estimated 70-95% of polio cases were asymptomatic. Was this understood by the general public during polio outbreaks? Were asymptomatic people quarantined? Did people dismiss polio as "most cases have no symptoms"? (old.reddit.com)
I'm Japanese and English is not my first language. I was always told that ''Gender'' means your personality, interests and aeshetic. So, under this definition, is everyone transgender, since everyone has their own personalities and interests that change throughout their lives? (old.reddit.com)
Why is Megan Markle Getting Investigated for Being a "Bully" to Staff Whilst Prince Andrew Is Barely Getting any Heat for Alleged Sexual Abuse of Minors? (old.reddit.com)
You are in a nuclear bunker with one person you have no connections and you are the last two people alive In the world, what is the worst thing you can say? (old.reddit.com)
I saw a statistic recently that men are more likely to leave a spouse who gets chronically ill than women are. What are your thoughts on this? Has anyone seen this? (old.reddit.com)
What’s the best way to explain to someone that just because I’m “good at computers” doesn’t mean I know every feature of every piece of software ever created? (old.reddit.com)
Baby birds are helpless and mostly drably coloured to blend in. However, chicks and ducklings are walking yellow highlighters. Is there some advantage to this colouration? (old.reddit.com)
Founded in 1623, Zildjian is considered one of the earliest known brands. How much further back does cymbalsmithing go in the history of bronze metallurgy in Turkey and the Near East? (old.reddit.com)
Why did the USSR build such grandiose designs and ornate decorations in the Moscow Metro stations as opposed to the usual bland brutalism of Soviet architecture? (old.reddit.com)
If the British didn’t intercept the Zimmerman Telegraph and the Mexicans received it, is there any possibility they would have attacked the US and joined the Central Powers? (old.reddit.com)
How would someone prove they graduated from university in the 18th and 19th century in Europe? Would France acknowledge a British or Russian diploma? (old.reddit.com)
What did Einstein mean by: “ Kant had known what is known to us today of the natural order, I am certain that he would have fundamentally revised his philosophical conclusions.” (old.reddit.com)
Nelson Mandela was arrested in 1962 and served 27 years in prison, at times only being able to receive one letter every six months. How did he become internationally famous by the time of his release from prison? (old.reddit.com)
In Russian golden age literature, such as Tolstoy, a prince or a princess often features in the plot, being a major or a minor character, however it is evident that they are not part of the immediate royal family and sometimes have financial difficulties. Who were these princes and princesses? (old.reddit.com)
It's a zombie apocalypse and you're 10 miles away from the nearest safe zone. What song do you play whilst you fight your way through the hordes of the undead? (old.reddit.com)
I feel like men acting feminine is given much more priority than men liking men (the literal characteristic that makes a man gay) in today's gay-themed shows, thus often sweeping the butch/masculine gays under the rug. Anyone else feel the same? (old.reddit.com)
Why do government departments require you to provide copies of documents when you apply for things eg passport, birth certificate etc when they can literally access all of this official documentation easier than we can? (old.reddit.com)
AskScience AMA Series: We're neuroscientists at Northwestern who just published a study on two-way communication with lucid dreamers (video of experiment & paper in description). AUA! (old.reddit.com)
I am not depressed, lonely or crave human contact. I just love being alone and spent my whole life with minimum human contact. Does anyone here feel the same? (old.reddit.com)
On a scale of 0-10, how much do you hesitate or how terrified are you of having to ask your boss for a leave/a day off? Trying to see if this is just an introvert thing. (old.reddit.com)
If you could end all suffering in the world (hunger, war, disease, bigotry, etc.) but you had to die, would you do it? Why or why not? (old.reddit.com)
If you were a mad scientist with absolutely no moral or ethical dilemmas that might trouble you, what would be an experiment you’d like to conduct to better understand humanity? (old.reddit.com)
I'm having difficulty finding Native American folklore that isn't directed at kids - are there any comprehensive sources of information regarding Native American culture heroes/folklore/spirituality on a tribe-by-tribe level? (old.reddit.com)
How does dyslexia affect people using non western characters? I know in western characters d and b are an example of issues... I'd imagine Thai would be a night mare (old.reddit.com)
I feel that i am alone and i don't like it, but whenever i meet or talk to people, i feel like i want to be alone. DOES THIS HAPPEN TO YOU? (old.reddit.com)
Why are ancient and medieval recipes so vague? Often lacking amounts, instructions, or times, they seem quite vague. Were they intended to be some sort of inspiration, rather than direct instructions? (old.reddit.com)
AskScience AMA Series: Hi! I am Tel Aviv University cancer biologist, Prof. Neta Erez. I'm developing a novel approach to treating breast cancer. Ask Me Anything! (old.reddit.com)
People keep thanking Trump for the vaccines and Operation Warp Speed. How much of these successes are attributable to him? And how much is attributable to Biden? (old.reddit.com)
Hindu, Jewish and Zoroastrian texts (and possibly others) claim that ancient peoples lived far longer lives than contemporary peoples. What was the cause of this belief among various groups? (old.reddit.com)
Archaeologists looking at our trash dumps will find a layer of masks dated to 2020-2021. What other times created their own unique trash layers? (old.reddit.com)
As a Tim, is there this phenomena i'm unaware of where if you find out somebody's name is Tim, it immediately makes them at least 60% less intimidating? (old.reddit.com)
The history “bar talk” in Portugal/Brazil is that Portugal squandered its way out of remaining a global power by using Brazil’s gold to buy “British industrialised goods” and its elite refusing to industrialise the country. How much of this is true? (old.reddit.com)
In "Who Framed Roger Rabbit," set in the early 20th century, the main character describes LA as having the "greatest public transportation in the world." Today, LA transportation is mostly car-oriented. Is it true that they used to be the best in the world, and what happened? (old.reddit.com)
Those who experienced childhood emotional neglect (CEN); how did come to the realisation you experienced it and aside from therapy what has helped you recover from it? What signs do you still exhibit? (old.reddit.com)
Cocaine went from a common ingredient in beverages, cigars, lozenges (etc.) to an illegal drug generally partaken of by the wealthy. What led to this shift? Was it a long process? Did the public call for it or resist it? Just curious about this seemingly major shift. (old.reddit.com)
Calling all successful relationships with separate beds or rooms how do you make it work? How has the separate sleeping spaces impacted your relationship? (old.reddit.com)
Do other people get this feeling when it turns spring/summer and you just feel so alive and refreshed and there's something in the air? (old.reddit.com)
How wealthy was the average conquistador that took part in the subjugation of the Aztec and Inca empires? How did they spend their newfound wealth? What would they usually do upon returning to Spain? (old.reddit.com)
Are vaccines preventative only? Are there any diseases that can be cured by administering their respective vaccine? What's the case for COVID-19? (old.reddit.com)
Is anyone else having mixed feelings about the world going back to “normal”? I miss my friends, family, traveling, etc... but I have almost learned to prefer life in my sweatpants Zoom bubble. Am I alone? (old.reddit.com)
I am travelling back in time to settle in London, 1680. Could I buy a house for the money I'd get from selling all the spices I have at home? (old.reddit.com)
Pop history often presents Yugoslavia as a "nationalist time bomb" destined to blow, held together only by the force of strongman President Tito. But he died in 1980 and the first Yugoslav war began in 1991. What was really going on? (old.reddit.com)
From the Nuremberg trials onward, many former Nazis were tried and found responsible for extermination of Jews, Poles, Jehovah's Witnesses, and other groups. But has anyone ever been brought to justice specifically for the murders of thousands of homosexuals by the Third Reich? (old.reddit.com)
I see Americans mad at Joe Biden because the Senate rejected the increase of minimum wages from Stimulus Plan. Shouldn't they be mad at the American system instead? Even if he "promised", he can't predict if such law will be voted or not. (old.reddit.com)
If it's humane to put an animal to sleep when it's suffering why isn't it equally compassionate to do the same for people when they are suffering greatly with no hope of recovery? (old.reddit.com)
AskScience AMA Series: I'm Herman Pontzer, an anthropologist and professor at Duke University. My new book, BURN, shares new research on how the human metabolism really works so that we can finally improve health and manage weight. AMA! (old.reddit.com)
I read that if Aztec slaves escaped from the master and stepped on excrement, it would grant freedom. During the escape, no one but the owner and his kin was allowed to chase the slave else they would be punished. Is any of this true and if so, was it a religious reason for these strange rules? (old.reddit.com)
Women, how do you feel about fitness influencers who push this idea of “normal” bodies look like this, when they have quite literally look like models? (old.reddit.com)
Infamously, in December 1909 the writer James Joyce and his partner Nora Barnacle exchanged love letters which, even by modern standards, are highly sexually descriptive and obscene. Was this common for lovers at the time, or was Joyce and Barnacle's correspondence unusual? (old.reddit.com)
People who don’t believe the Bible is literal but still believe in the Bible, where do you draw the line on what is real and what isn’t? (old.reddit.com)
Was Pete Seeger correct when he said that Americans don't sing together nearly as much as they used to? If so, why don't Americans sing together anymore. (old.reddit.com)
To non-americans, do y’all have that “was it a gunshot, or fire cracker. cause ones illegal and it isn’t the gun.” moment after hearing a loud bang in the middle of the night? (old.reddit.com)
Why does Reddit, after I click "Show me less of this" 1000 times still force me to see the RPAN streams? No, I don't want to see an average guy playing guitar with average skill. Or dogs. Or a dude camping (old.reddit.com)
Women who took a longer path to reach your life/ career goal, why do you not regret spending the extra time to figure out what you want? How do you not compare yourself with one who took a linear path to reach the same goal? (old.reddit.com)
Why is it that despite almost 2000 years of Christianity in England and the English-speaking world, the days of the week all reference pagan gods? (old.reddit.com)
The wikipedia for 'Bank Robbery' lists the first example as occuring in 1798. Were there really no renaissance/medieval bank robberies? If so, why not? (old.reddit.com)
In 1767, Marie Thérèse Louise of Savoy was married by proxy, and then participated in a bedding ceremony. What did that ceremony look like for proxy marriages? (old.reddit.com)
Why is it that sometimes when I claim that I am not a robot the website takes my word for it and other times I need to identify six pages of bicycles? (old.reddit.com)
Gamers who have put thousands of hours into many different games; what is THE game that made you 'blank stare' at the credits after you beat the story? (old.reddit.com)
One day, you woke up and found out you are back in your elementary school years and have to live your life all over again. How will you live your life the second time and what different choices will you be making? (old.reddit.com)